[Carefree]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Well, update from my CA...car is definitely somewhere waiting on something (maybe?) but absolutely no definitive anything.

Nice to hear you’re making progress.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

My client’s G87 has randomly arrived in Brunswick this morning via the Glovis Sirius. It 100% exited out of Port Altamira. FYI, even our tracking through BMW NA is off more times than not in regards to SLP produced vehicles.

I hate life right now 🙃 glad to hear this.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by Carefree

Up until our winter move to Arizona 12 years ago I spent 5 decades of driving in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid, etc. winters. Sorry, but you’re simply wrong.

Yes, for love of god, do not try max summers in northern winters. They get hard as a rock and will break traction on uneven pavement. And if it actually snows, you may get stranded.

And definitely avoid any place where "lake effect" is in the local vocabulary.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

My client’s G87 has randomly arrived in Brunswick this morning via the Glovis Sirius. It 100% exited out of Port Altamira. FYI, even our tracking through BMW NA is off more times than not in regards to SLP produced vehicles.

What do you mean randomly? I've been tracking that ship like a hawk since my car is also on it. The past ports have all been listed for a while and it's shown in transit to Brunswick for 6 days.

Seems weird that it's going to Jacksonville, FL next? Why would it pass that port then backtrack south? Error maybe?

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by rcouchh

What do you mean randomly? I've been tracking that ship like a hawk since my car is also on it. The past ports have all been listed for a while and it's shown in transit to Brunswick for 6 days.

Seems weird that it's going to Jacksonville, FL next? Why would it pass that port then backtrack south? Error maybe?

Per our system at BMW this G87 was still at the Altamira port in Mexico last weekend. That is what I mean by random. I stated such previously in this thread.

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Per our system at BMW this G87 was still at the Altamira port in Mexico last weekend. That is what I mean by random. I stated such previously in this thread.

Ah ok. Seems like not the most reliable system. I’ve been a step ahead of my CA the whole process from Google and this forum.

Have you seen a ship go past a port and backtrack though? Why would this ship go to GA then back down to FL? Then back up to MD?

[KCuv]

I can vouch for the winter driving, as I’ve lived in buffalo my whole life. You absolutely can drive just about anything (I’ve had multiple RWD bmw, 300zx, etc), you absolutely shouldn’t without real snow tires. Not all seasons, snows… And definitely not performance tires, lol.

Seth I’m in the same boat (likely not on a boat) finished production 7/5, shows final assembly still - no info of value coming from CA.

[apez]

I will be using my M2 as a "daily" through winter. First time owning a RWD car in Vermont for exactly this reason. However I think with snowtires, a work from home job, a X3 for active snow days, climate change, and some prudence it will be okay.

Frankly my bigger concern is the road salt.

[Jackie Chiles]

Originally Posted by KCuv

I can vouch for the winter driving, as I’ve lived in buffalo my whole life. You absolutely can drive just about anything (I’ve had multiple RWD bmw, 300zx, etc), you absolutely shouldn’t without real snow tires. Not all seasons, snows… And definitely not performance tires, lol.

Seth I’m in the same boat (likely not on a boat) finished production 7/5, shows final assembly still - no info of value coming from CA.

Respectfully disagree. I am also in Buffalo and drove my F87 for three winters on Continental Extreme Contact all-seasons with no issues whatsoever.

That being said, there is nothing like a set of Blizzaks to make winter driving fun. Depending on what is available, I would prefer snows, but may end up with all seasons on the G87 depending on what is available.

Jackie

[ftjack]

Mine has been in "Ready for Transport" for little more than 2 weeks. Texted my CA. and he said it is showing produced not shipped in his system.

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by Jackie Chiles

Respectfully disagree. I am also in Buffalo and drove my F87 for three winters on Continental Extreme Contact all-seasons with no issues whatsoever.

That being said, there is nothing like a set of Blizzaks to make winter driving fun. Depending on what is available, I would prefer snows, but may end up with all seasons on the G87 depending on what is available.

Jackie

Nice! Go bills.

well we're saying similar things - my point was, I think this convo started because someone mentioned using some max performance tires in the winter. good effing luck with wide tires & rwd. your all seasons are "okay" for most of our winters, I'm sure as snow removal is solid here- but id bet money theres quite a few days each winter the last few years that you'd have been better suited with real snows. I'm in the same mindset as you that most people think omg you have to have a 4x4 here. I disagree - someone with a jeep compass and all season tires is arguably no better equipped than a 2wheel drive car with proper snow tires - you can drive pretty much whatever you want here.

edit: also you know the correct answer is sticky tires in the summer, and use wanting snows as a way to justify buying another set of wheels :P

[KCuv]

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by KCuv

Is that from your CA? If so, they should be able to provide you with actual information on the status of your car. If that text is not from your CA, you need to reach out to them and ask for a VIR.

If its on a ahip, they should be able to tell you which one and the projected port arrival date (this of course can vary/change due to over crowding at the ports for both entry, docking and offloading.

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Is that from your CA? If so, they should be able to provide you with actual information on the status of your car. If that text is not from your CA, you need to reach out to them and ask for a VIR.

If its on a ahip, they should be able to tell you which one and the projected port arrival date (this of course can vary/change due to over crowding at the ports for both entry, docking and offloading.

this is my CA and this message is to the same tune of any feedback I've gotten thus far.

She's super nice and helpful, I really like her - but I wasn't sure before this forum how much they should/shouldn't know, I assumed they were in the dark as much as I am

edit: for more context - my car finished production on 7/5, still sits in "final assembly" and zero change since then that I'm aware of

[rcouchh]

Originally Posted by KCuv

this is my CA and this message is to the same tune of any feedback I've gotten thus far.

She's super nice and helpful, I really like her - but I wasn't sure before this forum how much they should/shouldn't know, I assumed they were in the dark as much as I am

edit: for more context - my car finished production on 7/5, still sits in "final assembly" and zero change since then that I'm aware of

Maybe nice, but surely incompetent. This info is all shared with her. They can absolutely see if your car is on a boat, which specific boat, and ETA to your local port. Takes her 2 seconds to check for you. If they expect it by month end, it has to be on a boat considering it takes up to a month in ship transit.
My CA does the same thing and says he “checks every day”, but I have found every update on my own at least a week before he knew.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by KCuv

this is my CA and this message is to the same tune of any feedback I've gotten thus far.

She's super nice and helpful, I really like her - but I wasn't sure before this forum how much they should/shouldn't know, I assumed they were in the dark as much as I am

edit: for more context - my car finished production on 7/5, still sits in "final assembly" and zero change since then that I'm aware of

She does have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information (as opposed to NA, the Genius or the web tracker. Ask her to run a VIR (Vehicle Information Report) and send you the screenshots. That is the current and accurate information.

Until your car geta on a ahip, the delivery date is a complete unknown. Once it is on the ahip, you can track its itinerary by the name of the ship its on (she should be able to provide this to you) and track its progression to get a beat estimate on timing (as affected by the issues a previously mentioned).

[KCuv]

Thanks fellas - I'm going to the dealer for that M Town tour thing Saturday, I'll make someone run one when I'm there.

There's no way its on a boat now, its just sitting there looking all cute, being neglected, in a third world country

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by KCuv

Thanks fellas - I'm going to the dealer for that M Town tour thing Saturday, I'll make someone run one when I'm there.

There's no way its on a boat now, its just sitting there looking all cute, being neglected, in a third world country

You may have trouble getting the VIR from anyone but your CA (possibly check with the sales manager or inventory manager if your CA isn't available). I would personally text/email/call her now and ask her to run the report and show you screen shots.

Friday my car was showing at port...today it is documented on a ship teetering the open seas between Brunswick and Jacksonville.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

You may have trouble getting the VIR from anyone but your CA (possibly check with the sales manager or inventory manager if your CA isn't available). I would personally text/email/call her now and ask her to run the report and show you screen shots.

Friday my car was showing at port...today it is documented on a ship teetering the open seas between Brunswick and Jacksonville.

Dumb@as is high or lost, possibly both. Glovis Sirius was originally scheduled to arrive in Baltimore today, 08/08.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Dumb@as is high or lost, possibly both. Glovis Sirius was originally scheduled to arrive in Baltimore today, 08/08.

Grand Choice has been pushed back like 4 times, I know the port is crowded rn but shit lol.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Grand Choice has been pushed back like 4 times, I know the port is crowded rn but shit lol.

I stopped following Grand Choice since my client’s car is off the coast of Jacksonville with M_Power Rob’s G87 on an apparent booze cruise.

[Sethhboii]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

I stopped following Grand Choice since my client’s car is off the coast of Jacksonville with Rob’s G87 on an apparent booze cruise.

I don’t blame you 😂